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Marriage with a foreign element in Vietnam

Marriage with a foreign element is marriage between a Vietnamese citizen and a foreigner, or between foreigners in Vietnam. We advise on conditions, prepare documents and support the registration and notation procedures.

Overview of marriage with a foreign element

Marriage with a foreign element must meet the marriage conditions of both parties under the law and requires consularly legalised, notarised-translated documents. Where the marriage was performed abroad, it may need to be noted in the civil status records in Vietnam.

Marriage registration or marriage notation?

Marriage registration applies when both parties carry out the procedure in Vietnam. Marriage notation applies when the marriage was performed abroad and its legal validity needs to be recorded in Vietnam.

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Legal basis

Marriage with a foreign element is governed by the Law on Marriage and Family No. 52/2014/QH13 and the Law on Civil Status No. 60/2014/QH13 and related guiding documents.

Frequently asked questions about marriage with a foreign element

What conditions are required to marry a foreigner?

Both parties must meet the legal marriage conditions (age, voluntariness, not falling under prohibited cases) and prepare valid documents. This is for reference.

If married abroad, what must be done in Vietnam?

Usually the marriage must be noted in the civil status records so it is recognised and usable for procedures in Vietnam.

Must the foreigner's documents be consularly legalised?

Usually yes. Documents issued abroad need consular legalisation and notarised translation for use in procedures in Vietnam.

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